This NORDTEST method is intended for exposing materials and components used in the building envelope to UV light, heat, water and frost. The method seeks to simulate the natural climatic strains. Its objective is to concentrate the individual climatic factors so that, in total, they produce a cycle of strains giving degradation results similar to natural exposure but in a much shorter period of time.

This test method covers the determination of the retention curve and the pore size distribution of porous building materials and soils using a combination of pressure plate, pressure membrane and/or sand box apparatuses.

This general NORDTEST method specifies a laboratory test procedure for evaluation of the emission of volatile compounds from materials as well as combinations of materials which may affect indoor air quality. The method can be used to rank various products and product types with respect to their emission profiles (e.g. emission factors, specific organic compounds emitted) in e.g. product development.

This NORDTEST method describes a procedure for measuring the moisture content in wood by means of electrical moisture meters. The method is based on the observation that the electrical resistance between two electrodes punched into a piece of wood is a function of the moisture content in the wood.

The NORDTEST method presented here is designed to simulate the effects of exterior exposure on the joints and thus facilitate an evalution of the strength of glue joints in structural laminated members. The complete test, which involves two test cycles, can be completed in 24 hours.

This NORDTEST method describes the evalution of the performance characteristics of surface treatments used in porous building facades. By comparing the properties of coatings on the substrate in question a suitable and most durable combination can be selected.

This NORDTEST method specifies a method to study moisture transfer through building materials exposed to excess moisture in service conditions. In the test transfer occurs mainly by capillary attraction.

This NORDTEST method specifies an accelerated performance test for paint coatings - expected to give maintenance intervals of at least 5 years on exterior woodwork, primarily joinery - for the purpose of evaluating their durability.

Correlation with performance in use is still under evaluation and needs to be further supported by use of this test method.

The purpose of this Nordtest method is to examine the resistance to corrosion of metallic building materials protected by organic coating systems. The method is used to determine whether the resistance of a defined building material is sufficient to allow its use in a stipulated corrosive environment, ranging from no to very severe aggressiveness.

This NORDTEST method specifies a test method for the determination of the water content of bituminous felt. The result is intended to be used to check the conditioning of the test specimens for measurement of tensile and tearing strength.

This NORDTEST method specifies a test method for the determination of the ability of bituminous felts to resist tensile strains at temperatures other than 23ºC. The preferred temperatures are 0°C and -10ºC.

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Nordtest is a trademark of Nordic cooperation in conformity assessment. The emphasis of Nordtest is to develop, promote and innovate Nordic test methods and pre-normative activity. Nordtest endeavours to remove technical barriers to trade and promotes the concept: “Approved once, accepted everywhere”.